Have you ever asked, “why did no one tell me?” when it comes to changes with your body, core and pelvic floor?
You’re Not Alone!
This is why the To Birth and Beyond Podcast was created. Discover why hundreds of people around the world have turned to Jessie and Anita for information that no one talks about surrounding these changes during pre-conception, pregnancy and postpartum stages of life.
RECENT PODCAST EPISODES
Episode 334: REPLAY – Q&A All About Incontinence
In today’s replay of Episode 48, Jessie and Anita address listener questions – and some of their own – regarding incontinence before, during and after pregnancy!
Episode 333: Rehab Exercises For The First 6 Weeks Postpartum
In today’s episode, Anita and Jessie discuss the best rehab exercises for your first 6 weeks postpartum. We break them down by week, including exercises and the WHY behind each!
Ep 332: Should You Do Pregnancy Core Work If You’re Having A Scheduled C-Section?
In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita are answering a listener question: I’m having a planned c-section. I’m early in my pregnancy, but I know it’s going to be a c-section birth. Should I do any core work during the pregnancy, or just leave it?
Ep 331: How to Exercise After Pelvic Organ Prolapse Diagnosis
In today’s episode, Jessie talks with Dr. Courtney Johnson all about returning to exercise after pelvic organ prolapse. Courtney is a pelvic floor physical therapist who is now 100% virtual, doing pelvic floor health coaching and rehab with women all over the world from the comfort of their own home.
Episode 330: The Missing Piece in Your Birth Prep
In today’s episode, Anita talks about something that she goes through with her prenatal physio clients, students in Bump to Birth, and recently in her live, prenatal pelvic floor masterclass: PRACTICING! Strategies for labor, pushing, and support (for partner/birthing support persons). Now you will. Even if your birthing experience takes twists and turns, you will be informed and feel confident in asking questions to navigate those situations for a positive birth experience.
Episode 329: Crossfit Open Pre- and Postnatal Modifications with Anna Bolte
In today’s episode, Jessie talks with her friend, Anna Bolte, about things related to the Crossfit Open: how to effectively and successfully train in a way that supports your body.
Episode 328: Exercising in Pregnancy with Pelvic Organ Prolapse
In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita talk about exercising in pregnancy if you are experiencing pelvic organ prolapse. They dive into what pelvic organ prolapse is, how best to approach movement, addressing constipation, and how exercising in pregnancy may be a saving grace!
Episode 327: What to Include in Workout Warmups and Cooldowns
In today’s episode, Anita and Jessie talk about what to include in your workout warmups and cooldowns. You can apply this to every state of pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.
Episode 326: To Pregnancy and Beyond is OPEN! (Meet Joelle, Twin Mom)
In today’s episode, Jessie talks with Joelle, a participant in the To Pregnancy and Beyond program! We talk through all sorts of things related to her experience and background with sport, a twin pregnancy, birth and recovery, and how her relationship with body, exercise and food all fit into this!
Meet Jessie
Jessie Mundell (she/her) is CEO at JessieMundell.com, where she’s helped thousands of moms and parents feel strong, confident, and EMPOWERED with fitness programs tailored to THEIR specific needs.
With degrees in prenatal and postnatal exercise, Jessie supports parents in their self-care so they can heal faster, reconnect with their bodies, and develop a sense of confidence & capability that translates to their lives.
Her programs, To Pregnancy and Beyond and Core + Floor Restore , focus on effective exercise during pregnancy, rehab of the core and pelvic floor for moms, postpartum and C-section recovery, and give thriving folks permission to enjoy their bodies.
Meet Anita
Anita Lambert (she/her) is a perinatal pelvic health physiotherapist, owner of Holistic Health Physiotherapy, the creator of the Bump to Birth Method, mentor and coach to pelvic health physiotherapists around the world and mom of 2.
She’s passionate about helping you connect more with your body including pelvic floor plus keep you active and comfortable during pregnancy while you prepare for birth which will give you a head start on your postpartum recovery.
Having gone through two pregnancies, births and postpartum recoveries herself, she knows how confusing information can be online about prenatal and postpartum exercise, birth prep and pelvic floor health.
No one can guarantee how your birth will go. However having worked with thousands of prenatal clients in her physiotherapy practice and students in her Bump to Birth Method plus going through my own experiences, she’s seen how working together with your body (rather than ignoring it) benefits not only you in pregnancy but also during birth and your postpartum recovery.